An ugly first half put the New York Knicks in a hole they couldn't dig themselves out of en route to a 121-106 road loss to the Dallas Mavericks on

The Knicks went 4-for-21 (19.0%) — including 0-for-8 from 3-point range — during the first quarter, after which they trailed, 28-15.

Jason Kidd has watched Jalen Brunson for years, having coached him and coached against him. Brunson left the Dallas Mavericks for the New York Knicks in NBA free agency following the 2021-22 season, though.

Fresh off their exhilarating run to the NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks aimed to strengthen their roster for another championship push. The centerpiece of their offseason moves was acquiring five-time All-Star Klay Thompson,

Thompson (foot) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Knicks. Thompson is in danger of missing his second straight contest due to left foot plantar fasciitis. If Thompson is forced to sit out again,

For the game, the Mavs could be without one of their best players, as Klay Thompson is on the injury report. He also missed the team's last game, so this would be his second straight out of action (if he doesn't play).